You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Joe Lo Truglio
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Mar 1, 2023 
Joe Lo Truglio, an actor and comedian famed for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The State, shares personal stories that span career ups and downs, including humorous anecdotes about name mispronunciations and his colonoscopy experience. He opens up about male friendships and vulnerability, discusses the impact of aging and mental health, and reflects on improv's role in building empathy. Joe also shares a chilling near-death van crash story and debates the ethical dilemmas of AI, all while emphasizing the importance of community and therapy.
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Changing Your Name Midstream
- Joe Lo Truglio explains he used to pronounce his last name differently and only changed it at age 20 after learning the silent G from his grandfather.
- He describes the awkwardness and identity shift of altering a name mid-career and how people reacted to it.
Colonoscopies, Countdowns, And Nonsense
- Joe recounts getting a colonoscopy under anesthesia and waking with only fragmented nonsense recorded by staff.
- He says he aimed to 'get to six' on the countdown and mostly remembers talking while under gas.
Improv Principles Help With Alzheimer’s Care
- Pete Holmes explains 'yes-and' improv techniques help comfort people with Alzheimer's by validating their reality.
- He notes this approach either soothes them or guides them back to reality gently over time.
